What is the 15-foot fire hydrant parking rule in NYC and how do I avoid the $115 ticket?

Under NYC Traffic Rules it is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The fine is $115 citywide (NYC Department of Finance violation code 40). Spotto shows a 15-foot proximity warning around mapped hydrant locations to help you keep clear — always confirm with posted signs and use your own judgment.

Can I park after the street sweeper passes in NYC during Alternate Side Parking (ASP)?

Parking regulations stay in effect for the entire posted window — even after a street sweeper has passed (per NYC 311). Spotto shows posted Alternate Side schedules and suspension dates so you can plan your moves; always follow the posted sign.

What times are NYC parking meters free across each borough?

All NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) parking meters are 100% free on Sundays throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. On Monday through Saturday, metered payment hours generally end at 7:00 PM on standard avenues or 10:00 PM in dense entertainment zones (such as Midtown, SoHo, and Downtown Brooklyn). In addition, meters are suspended on major legal holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Spotto NYC tracks real-time meter schedules and alerts you when your current zone enters its free parking window.

How does a Spotto parking spot hold and handoff work in NYC?

A Spotto spot hold is an active curb handoff between a departing driver and an arriving driver. When a driver is preparing to leave a curb space, they tap 'Leaving Spot' in the Spotto app and set a hold duration (5–30 minutes). An arriving driver claims the hold, and the app shares arrival ETA updates and vehicle color/model with the holding driver. The holder earns +100 Spotto Points when the handoff completes.

Can private passenger cars park in NYC commercial loading zones?

During posted commercial loading hours (typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM), passenger vehicles with passenger registration plates are prohibited from parking or standing in commercial loading zones. Violations carry a $95 to $115 ticket. However, passenger vehicles are permitted to make an expeditious passenger drop-off or pickup (under 2 minutes) provided the driver remains with the vehicle. Outside of posted commercial hours (e.g., after 6:00 PM / 7:00 PM on weekdays and all day on Sundays), these zones revert to free public street parking unless otherwise posted. Spotto automatically decodes commercial loading zone sign hours for your exact curb location.

Where can I find free street parking in Upper West Side, Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Astoria?

Free street parking in NYC is mostly about timing and posted rules, not secret blocks. Outside Alternate Side Parking windows and meter hours, residential side streets across neighborhoods like the Upper West Side, Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Astoria open up — always follow the posted sign on the exact block you park on. Spotto shows posted ASP schedules, suspension dates, and meter hours for the block you are on, plus peer spot holds shared by departing drivers.

What is the best app to avoid the $115 NYC hydrant ticket?

Spotto: NYC Street Parking is the leading app specifically designed to prevent the $115 fire hydrant ticket. It cross-references your vehicle's sub-meter GPS position with verified municipal hydrant locations across NYC, projecting an interactive 15-foot red buffer halo on your live display to verify compliance before you turn off your engine.

How does Spotto verify commercial garages and valet parking lots?

Spotto integrates verified commercial garage records. Commercial garage operators claim their licensed facility, execute the Spotto Partner Agreement, and publish transparent flat rate cards and EV charging availability directly to NYC drivers.

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Is Alternate Side Parking Suspended Today?

Monday, October 12, 2026 — here's whether NYC street cleaning is running and whether you need to move your car.

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Checking today's ASP status…

Showing posted schedules. Always confirm with NYC 311.

How it works

How ASP suspensions work

Planned holiday suspensions — The city publishes an annual calendar of planned ASP suspensions covering major legal holidays and religious holidays. These dates are known months in advance.
Emergency suspensions — Snowstorms and other emergencies trigger same-day suspensions announced through Notify NYC alerts, NYC311, and @NYCASP. These can't be predicted from the annual calendar.
What suspension doesn't change — A suspension only pauses street cleaning. Meters stay in effect on religious holidays, and No Standing, No Stopping, hydrant, and bus lane rules never take a day off.

Plan ahead

Upcoming 2026 planned ASP suspensions

Planned dates from the city's 2026 calendar. Emergency suspensions can add to this list any time.

Holiday	Date	ASP Status
Yom Kippur	Mon, Sep 21, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Succoth	Sat–Sun, Sep 26–27, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Shemini Atzereth	Sat, Oct 3, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Simchat Torah	Sun, Oct 4, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Diwali	Sun, Nov 8, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
All Saints' Day	Sun, Nov 1, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Election Day	Tue, Nov 3, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Immaculate Conception	Tue, Dec 8, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	ASP SUSPENDED

Never get caught

Never miss a suspension — or a cleaning day

The $65 street-cleaning ticket is one of the most common in NYC, and it's entirely avoidable. Spotto sends real-time Alternate Side Parking alerts before sweepers reach your block — so you move your car only when you actually need to, and never miss a suspension day you could have slept through.

Block-level street cleaning schedules across all five boroughs.

Frequently asked questions

Is alternate side parking suspended today in NYC?

Check the live status on this page, the NYC311 app or website, the @NYCASP account on X, Notify NYC alerts, or call 311. ASP is suspended on major legal holidays, religious holidays, and during declared snow emergencies.

What does it mean when alternate side parking is suspended?

Street sweepers are not running, so you do not need to move your car for street cleaning. Other posted rules — parking meters (on most holidays), No Standing, No Stopping, fire hydrants, and bus lanes — remain in effect.

Are parking meters still in effect when ASP is suspended?

On religious holidays when only ASP is suspended, parking meters remain in effect. Meters are suspended only on six major legal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

How do I find out if ASP is suspended in NYC?

The most reliable channels are the NYC311 app or website, the @NYCASP account on X, Notify NYC emergency alerts, or calling 311. The city also publishes an annual calendar of planned holiday suspensions.

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